Thomas Paine's Argument In Common Sense

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Thomas Paine’s argument in Common Sense is for the separation of the British empire and the colonies.He says “it is the independence of this country on Britain or any other, which is now the main and only object worthy of contention, and which, like all other truths discovered by necessity, will appear clearer and stronger every day.” meaning that independence from Britain is the only real heated argument and that the truth or answer will become clearer with time.He clearly states his view on the matter with this “Should affairs be patched up with Britain, and she to remain the governing and sovereign power of America, (which as matters are now circumstanced, is giving up the point entirely) we shall deprive ourselves of the very means of sinking